Census System Lifecycle Reset

Caltrans District 11 in San Diego County is planning to replace the aging census system and loop detection infrastructure at three highway locations: I-8 at post mile 1.213, SR-52 at post mile 0.324, and SR-78 at post mile 19.094. The existing systems have reached end-of-life and are prone to failures, necessitating a full reset to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 1 mandates for transportation infrastructure reliability and data accuracy. Work will involve electrical upgrades to existing controller cabinets and excavation within the current road base and cabinet foundations to install new loop detection systems, without expanding beyond the original footprint. The project is aligned with environmental compliance under CEQA Class 1 categorical exclusion and NEPA guidelines, as evidenced by approved exemption findings and environmental commitment records, but no detailed technical specifications, such as MUTCD or ASTM standards, are cited. The solicitation, identified as 3A930 and posted on January 5, 2026, is classified as a forecast and does not include contract value estimates, pricing details, or a defined period of performance. While the place of performance is clearly identified as San Diego County, no delivery terms, payment specifications, invoicing methods, or accounting codes are provided, nor are there defined contracting officer, COR, or COTR roles listed. Evaluation factors, award basis, and special requirements such as security clearances or options are absent from the documentation, and no offeror representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status claims are included. The only point of contact provided is Leticia Santillana Fernandez, Environmental Scientist at Caltrans District 11, primarily responsible for environmental oversight rather than contract administration. Packaging, marking, preservation, and MIL-STD compliance requirements are not addressed, and the procurement remains in a preliminary planning stage without finalized financial or contractual parameters.